This is a summary of Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton (2004); a voluminous book which chronicles the life and legacy of one of America's Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton gained prominence as one of America's Founding Fathers and leader of the Federalist Party. And as Federalist, he was the major proponent for a strong centralized government. A true patriot, Hamilton was a very versatile man. He earned a law degree, worked alongside George Washington, he helped draft the Federalist Papers, an